Liabilities / Assets
70th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Meals for Unity Inc
EIN 87-0839266 • 501(c)3 • Long Island City, NY
990-N CoverageNTEE K30
Profile
Meals for Unity is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to uplift those in need through community and food. As a result of COVID-19, the AAPI community in NYC witnessed a surge in social disparities, including violence, poverty, and food insecurity. What started as a one-time event to feed and aid our neighbors has evolved into Meals for Unity. Our pillars are as follows: 1. Provide meals to vulnerable communities 2. Amplify & support local food businesses 3. Spread awareness & promote community action
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.02x
Liabilities / Revenue
71st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
86th percentile
Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
85th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
92nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
92nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$127,302
Up $80,894 (+174%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$2,047
Down $4,193 (-67%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$125,255
Up $85,087 (+212%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$159,436
Up $99,888 (+168%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$74,349
Up $13,555 (+22%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$85,087
Up $86,333 (+6929%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $127,302
- Liabilities
- $2,047
- Net assets
- $125,255
- Revenue
- $159,436
- Expenses
- $74,349
- Net income
- $85,087
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Apr 14, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $159,436
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Meals for Unity is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to uplift those in need through community and food. As a result of COVID19, the AAPI community in NYC witnessed a surge in social disparities, including violence, poverty, and food insecurity. What started as a one-time event to feed and aid our neighbors has evolved into Meals for Unity. Our pillars are to provide meals to vulnerable communities, amplify and support local food businesses, and spread awareness to promote community action.
Meals for Unity is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to uplift those in need through community and food. As a result of COVID-19, the AAPI community in NYC witnessed a surge in social disparities, including violence, poverty, and food insecurity. What started as a one-time event to feed and aid our neighbors has evolved into Meals for Unity. Our pillars are as follows: 1. Provide meals to vulnerable communities 2. Amplify & support local food businesses 3. Spread awareness & promote community action
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| The Asian American Foundation Grant (April 2024 - April 2025). Funds used for monthly meal distributions including purchasing of meals and supplies | $50,000 | $29,151 |
| 5 Corporate Sponsored Meal Distributions - 300 meals each month | $35,080 | $18,303 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Pham | Co Founder & Executive Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Elizabeth Duong | Finance Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Meals for Unity Inc
- EIN
- 87-0839266
- Address
- 4210 27th St Apt 5G, Long Island City, NY 11101
Signing Officer
- Name
- Elizabeth Duong
- Title
- Finance Director
- Signed
- 2025-04-14
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part II, Line 26
“As of december 31, 2023 and december 31, 2024 accounts payable in the amount of $6,240 and $2,047, respectively”
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